Coulson’s successful night fire suppression program
Coulson Aviation began a successful Night Fire Suppression Trial Program in partnership with Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) and the Victorian Government in 2016 using multi-function Sikorksy S-61 helicopters and an S-76 aerial attack supervision and intelligence gathering platform. A key component of the successful program was the development and implementation of a helicopter with the capability to hover-fill from open water sources using best practice procedures. Coulson Aviation has continued this work with its fleet of Chinook and Sikorsky helicopters. Its Chinook CH-47, Sikorsky S-61, S-76, and UH-60 helicopter are currently contracted in California to carry out night time fire operations.
This video shows the teams operating a Coulson Aviation Sikorsky S-61 in Victoria, Australia earlier this year.
This is a great story about one man working to do everything he can to protect his investment. After having this fire suppression system installed at the 4WD centre, Vic couldn't be happier with it.
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